Estevan
Boy name · #2184 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Estevan? In official American birth records, Estevan has been tracked continuously since 1885, giving it 140 years of documented American history.
Estevan ranks #2184 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 65 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1538, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 27,692 boys born in 2025 was named Estevan.
Babies named Estevan per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 140-year story
Estevan first appears in the Social Security records in 1885, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2003, when 282 boys were named Estevan — good for #686 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Estevan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Estevan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Estevan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Estevan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Estevan is most common
State-level data for Estevan is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Estevan
Statistically, parents drawn to Estevan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Donavan, Jovan, Javan, Devan, and Jonatan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Estevan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | #2183 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2210 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2188 |
| 2022 | 79 | #1951 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2253 |
| 2020 | 82 | #1815 |
| 2019 | 79 | #1886 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2046 |
| 2017 | 91 | #1717 |
| 2016 | 89 | #1739 |
| 2015 | 106 | #1538 |
| 2014 | 138 | #1285 |
| 2013 | 137 | #1269 |
| 2012 | 156 | #1167 |
| 2011 | 163 | #1118 |
| 2010 | 185 | #1044 |
| 2009 | 171 | #1085 |
| 2008 | 188 | #1019 |
| 2007 | 223 | #898 |
| 2006 | 236 | #851 |
| 2005 | 263 | #755 |
| 2004 | 239 | #760 |
| 2003 | 282 | #686 |
| 2002 | 216 | #798 |
| 2001 | 231 | #749 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Estevan?
In official American birth records, the name Estevan first appeared in 1885 (over 140 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Estevan a popular boy name?
Estevan ranked #2184 among boys in 2025 with 65 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1538.
When was the name Estevan most popular?
Estevan peaked in 2003, when 282 American boys received the name (ranked #686 that year). Since 2003 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Estevan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 27,692 newborn American boys was named Estevan. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.